The best diet for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis( FSGS) patients

Many kidney disease should care the diet. Because of the wrong diet habit can make the disease condition worsen. The following content will tell you the diet suggestion about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis( FSGS).

For kidney disease patients should care about the sodium intake,water intake,protein intake,fat and cholesterol intake. The following content will tell you how these factor influence FSGS.

Sodium intake
In order not to aggravate hypertension or cause edema, FSGS patients should control sodium intake.
Water intake
Right amount of water intake is good for FSGS patients, too much fluid will be out of the damaged kidneys’ control. In order to avoid water retention, FSGS patients can go for some fruits like grapes, berries, watermelon, etc when they feel thirsty.
Protein intake
Protein intake is commonly included in the diet for FSGS and other kidney diseases. FSGS patients should control the protein intake in order not to increase the kidneys’ burden. But protein is something essential our body needs, so high quality of protein like chicken, milk, fish, lean meat, eggs, etc will be recommended.
Fat and cholesterol intake

High fat and cholesterol intake is also included in diet for FSGS, especially when renal function is impaired. Foods like candy, chocolate, dessert, ice-cream, peanut, honey and animal fat should be controlled.  

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